US Bridges

Parsippanyrd CR511 over Nj 10

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 1.87 Mile East of I-287 · Structure no. 1402151

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,763
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parsippanyrd CR511 over Nj 10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parsippanyrd CR511 over Nj 10 in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,763 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,472 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesParsippanyrd CR511
CrossesNj 10
Location1.87 Mile East of I-287
RouteCounty Highway 511
Coordinates40.82443, -74.41809
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,763 (2024)
Projected traffic9,472 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Parsippanyrd CR511 over Nj 10 built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parsippanyrd CR511 over Nj 10 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Parsippanyrd CR511 over Nj 10 carry?

About 7,763 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Parsippanyrd CR511 over Nj 10?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Parsippanyrd CR511 over Nj 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.